1991 Audi V8 specifications

1991 Audi V8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1515 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4875 mm 191.9 inches
Width 1815 mm 71.5 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1712 kg 3774 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.2 litre
4172 cc
(254.591 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84.5 × 93 mm
3.33 × 3.66 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
284 PS (280 bhp) (209 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
400 Nm (295 ft·lb) (40.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
50 kW/litre
68 ps/litre
67.1 bhp/litre
1.1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
95.88 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.6:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1204.8 kPa (174.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 521.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
165.82 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
121.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
163.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.2 kg/kW
13.7 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.9/10.7/17.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban per ECE
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.9/10.7/17.8 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre11.2/9.3/5.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG31.7/26.4/15.9 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG26.4/22.0/13.2 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.S.TzL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 215/60 ZR 15
Tyres rear 215/60 ZR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID21791
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 35.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1991 Audi V8 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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